Stopper device for stationary washbasins.



No. 698,375.1 Patented Apr. 22,1902.

' H. B. COLLINS.

STOPPER DEVCE FL'II STATIONARY WASHBASINS.

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HORACE B. COLLINS, OF DENVER, COLORADO.

sToPPER DEVICE Fon sTATloNARY wAsHBAslNs.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 698,37 5, dated April22, 1902. Application filed May 13,1901l Serial No. 59,913. (No model.)

exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilledinthe art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference beinghad to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference markedthereon,which form apart of this specification. My invention relates toimprovements in stopper devices for stationary washbasins,

bath-tubs, and all similarfixtures to which a' This plate projectsinwardly for the purpose.

device of this classis applicable.`

The invention will be described in this specification with specialreference to its use in connection with `a washbasin, though it must beunderstood that it is not limited to such use.

My object isto provide means for removing and inserting the stopperwhich shall be `more convenient than the devices `heretofore employedfor this purpose.

My further object is to provide a device of this class which shall besimple in construction, economical in cost, reliable, durable, andefficient in use; and to these ends-thein- Vention consists of thefeatures, arrangments, and combinations hereinafter described andclaimed, all of which will be fully understood by reference to theaccompanying drawings, in which is illustrated an embodiment thereof.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a vertical section taken `through awashbasin equipped with my improveddevice for manipulating the stopper.Fig. 2 is a fragmentary top or plan view of the same. Figs. 3, 4, and 5are perspective detail views illustrating the different parts of myimprovement, which are shown on a larger scale. Fig. 6 is a fragmentarysection .showing a modifediorm of construction. Fig. 7 is f a sectiontaken through the lower extremity of operating-lever where it isconnected with the stem of the stopper.

The same reference characters indicate the same parts in all the views.

Let A designate the ordinary stationary washbasiu, and B theexteriorly-threaded sleeve inserted in the opening inthe bottom of thebasin and which is connected with the part C below, the latter being ofordinary construction. Preferably formed integral with the part B is anarm B', shaped to conform to the curve of the basin and extendingupwardly a suitable distance from the sleeve. The upper extremity ofthis arm'isprovided with separated apertured lugs B2, adapted to receivea fulcrum-pin which passes through the apertured part E2 of a lever E,whose lower extremity is connected with the stem D of the stopper D.AThe upper extremity of the lever E passes through a slot F', formed in aplate F, secured to the' marble or other material surrounding the top ofthe basin.-

At each extremity of the slot F alocking-recess F2 is formed to hold thelever in position when adjusted. The lower extremity of the lever isprovided with stops E3 to engage the stem D and limit the swingingmovement of the plug D. In the construction shown in Fig. 6 thefulcrum-arm, "which is designated B3, is provided with a ring B4, whichsurrounds and is located underneath the ange on the sleeve B, which isin this event of ordinary construction. This construction permits theuse of the ordinary sleeve B Without change, the fulcrum-arm beingmanufactured separately therefrom.

The position of my improvement when the plug or stopper D is closed isshown in full lines in Fig. l, while the open position is shown bydotted lines in the same figure. To raise the stopper from its seat, itis only necessary to press outwardly upon the upper arm of the lever E,and then by moving the arm into the adjacent recess F2 of the plug thestopper will be maintained in the open position. The upper arm of thelever will yield sufficiently to permit thislateral adjustment. When itis desired to close the plug or stopper D, the lever-arm is firstunlocked and locking the plug in the closed position.

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Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- 1. The combinationwith a basin having a discharge-opening, a stopper for the opening, anda sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of a lever connected with thestopper at its lower extremity, and a fulcrum-arm connected with thesleeve and projecting upwardly along the interior wall of the basin, andcurved to conform to the interior wall of the basin,

the lever being fulcrumed at the upper extremity of said arm, thearrangement being such that when the upper arm of the lever is pushedoutwardly, the lever is moved on its fulcrum and its lower arm actuatedto open the stopper or closure.

2. The combination with a receptacle having a discharge-opening, astopper for the opening and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, ofanarm connected with the sleeve, extending upwardly therefrom and curvedto conform to the shape of the inner wall of, the receptacle, a leverfulcrumed on said arm one extremity of the lever being connected withthe stopper, and a slotted plate located at the top of the basin andadapted to receive the upper extremity of the lever, the said platebeing shaped to hold the leverin either position of adjustment.

3. The combination witha stationary washbasin, a stopper for thedischarge-opening, and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of anarm detachably connected with the sleeve and held in place thereby, thesaid arm projecting upwardly along the basin-Wall, a lever fulcrumed onsaid arm, the lower arm of the lever being connected with the stopper,and a slotted plate 'through'whieh the upper extremity of the leverpasses, said plate being secured to the stationary structure at the topof the basin, projecting interiorly over the edge thereof and fashionedto lock the lever in either position of adjustment.

4. The combination with a stationary washbasin, a stopper for thedischarge-opening,

and a' sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of a ring surrounding thesleeve, and engaged from above by the flan ge of the sleeve,the saidring being formed with an upwardly-projecting arm, and a lever fulcrumedon said arm and connected with the stopper to operate the latter whenthe upper arm of the lever is moved.

5. The combination with a stationary Washbasin, a stopper for thedischarge-opening, and a sleeve forming a seat for the stopper, of anarm detachably connected with the sleeve and held in place thereby, thesaid arm projecting upwardly along the basinwall, and a lever fulcrumedon said arm, the lower arm of the lever being connected with thestopper, and the arrangement being such that the stopper is opened andelosed by the outward and inward movement of the upper arm of thelever.v

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HORACE B. COLLINS.

Vtitnesses:

DORA C. SHIGK, MARY C. LAMB,

